Amen Thompson scored 21 points (14 in the paint), and the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-107.
Alperen Sengun’s driving layup put the Rockets ahead for good with 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Tari Eason’s dunk with 14.4 seconds left made it 111-107 and put it away.
During clutch time, the Mavericks outscored the Rockets 7-6.
For the Mavericks, Cooper Flagg had 34 points (22 in the paint) and a career-high 12 rebounds, and Daniel Gafford added 16 points and 11 rebounds on 7 for 10 shooting.
The Rockets grabbed 18 offensive rebounds to the Mavericks’ 11. The Mavericks forced 6 turnovers, about 7 fewer than usual for this many possessions.